When we get out of a hot—or cold—shower, we often assume we’ll be as clean as possible. However, did you know there are ways to make yourself even cleaner overall? Read on below for tips on getting the most out of your shower so that you can feel cleaner after you shower.
Pay Attention to Your Bath Towel
It’s probably time for a new bath towel if you have to pass yours over your body multiple times to finally feel dry. While you can make your bath towels last longer, it might be time for a replacement if they’re not absorbing enough water overall. A towel that doesn’t dry you after a few passes is also likely brimming with bacteria and could eventually become moldy. The high water content that some fabrics can hold creates the perfect environment for the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeasts.
You should wash your towel, but if it has a persistent odor, is fraying at the edges, or requires multiple rounds in the dryer, it’s time to get a new one. Your bath towel is more important for your cleanliness than you might think.
Use Filtered Water in the Shower
You should use filtered water for your shower. This fact may seem strange until you realize how much your body reacts to chemicals like fluoride and chlorine. These chemicals can cause your body to create oil to compensate for any dryness. In addition to this, you can have issues with skin irritation and scalp flakiness. A filtered shower reduces bacterial exposure and gives your hair a noticeable sheen. Switching to filtered water is an excellent way to feel cleaner while getting the most out of your shower and feel cleaner.
Don’t Over Exfoliate
Rapidly and harshly rubbing a rough loofah may cause more problems than you think. Extreme exfoliation strips the oils from your skin, leaving room for bacteria, irritation, and dryness. You don’t want to frantically rub the washcloth over your body. One to two gentle passes over your skin should do the trick. This way, you’ll become clean without irritating your skin in the process.
While these are just some ways to stay clean after a shower, there are many more. However, taking these tips to heart will go a long way toward keeping your body squeaky clean.
